"As you say, it called for more courage, because she was a real artist and not a proven failure."
"But I didn't say that."
"You had it in mind when you told me that. You are quite right. Thank you for telling me."
"There!" Jonathan beamed happily. "I said she was an inspiration to any man."
"At least," said David grimly, "she is a good example."
Jonathan left. But in a moment he returned.
"Do you like music?"
"Very much."
"Then one of these evenings we'll go out to my house, we three, and have some, if you'd care for it."
"I should be glad to."